gettin ready for our massages

Students at the Handicapped School

Second day in Vietnam: After about three hours of sleep last night, it was a struggle to wake up at 730 am to make my trip at 8. A group of about 15 sassers and I went to the Da Thien School for the handicapped. There were children ranging from 8 to 14 years. When we first arrived, the principal informed us about how the school works and about the students. At this school there are a total of 57 students, 14 of which are deaf. They had so much energy and were so excitd to see us. SAS provided us with toys and games to interact with the children, and I brought toothbrushes and stickers to give to them. They went wild!!! I had a brief tear moment and had to bite my lower lip to keep from crying because I felt so bad for these children, but I was strong and didn’t (flashback to El Salvador mission trip). The kids loved to pose for the camera as do I so I think you will all be entertained when you look at these pictures. It was great interacting with these children; they have so much joy!

Later on, Lauren and I spoiled ourselves and when to a spa. I got a head and shoulder massage, pedicure and manicure, eyebrow shaping, and ear wax all for $19 usd!!!! How amazingly cheap is that? I definatey am going back there one more time before I leave. The ear wax was a little painful, but at least my ears are dirt (from India) clean free! Now it’s Tuesday night and I am using this internet café which is across the street from the port. I plan on sleeping early tonight because I have another service trip tomorrow morning to a blind elementary school. On Thursday I have an all day trip to see the CuChi tunnels which are tunnels underground that the Vietnamese used during the Vietnam War. These tunnels are so intricate and huge that theres even a hospital! When Im at the tunnels Im going to be shooting a gun for the first time….an AK 47! I’ve got an exciting few days ahead of me.